///M 1-Series

[K.K.]

Source: Worldcarfans.com
It looks like the rumours are true. BMW is going ahead with an M-badged 1 Series, according to a report from Autocar. The two-door coupe will use BMW’s famed 3.0-litre straight six petrol engine, but instead of employing one turbo like the 5 Series GT it will revert to a new improved twin-turbo system.Power is said to be around 260kW (350bhp) and torque should hit the 500Nm mark if the new Z4 sDrive35is (450Nm) is any indication. The rear wheels will drive things as expected with the help of a limited slip differential. The fast-changing double-clutch gearbox is likely to be the standard transmission. Performance possibilities include a 0 - 60mph time of 5.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph (250km/h).“I want to set a clear signal that our products are financially accessible,” M Division boss Kay Segler is quoted as saying. “With the modular production processes in place at BMW, it is possible to create performance cars that customers can not only dream about owning but also realistically afford.”To that effect an entry price of about £38,000 (US$61,000) is expected when the car hits UK streets in 2011. Fuel-saving measures such as stop/ start technologies and brake regeneration will be included.The outside is likely to feature kit such as a deeper front spoiler, chunkier sills and four chromed M-style tailpipes.What remains to be confirmed is the name. BMW traditionalists will be loath to call it the M1 since that name is so sacred in BMW history.

More:///M 1-series in the works.1-series xDrive ///M3 beater?!

 

[mizhan]

i too disagree on it being called the M1 - that name should be reserved for a future 2 seater supercar with DNA originating from the first. for the 1 series, use some other name like M130i, 130ti, or M130tii.

 

[jarance]

Agreed.. The BMW M1 is the grand father. They broke the mold when they built the car in eighties.

however dont mind seeing a revival of the grand master.

 

[ALBundy]

Source: Worldcarfans.com

It looks like the rumours are true. BMW is going ahead with an M-badged 1 Series, according to a report from Autocar. The two-door coupe will use BMW’s famed 3.0-litre straight six petrol engine, but instead of employing one turbo like the 5 Series GT it will revert to a new improved twin-turbo system.

Power is said to be around 260kW (350bhp) and torque should hit the 500Nm mark if the new Z4 sDrive35is (450Nm) is any indication. The rear wheels will drive things as expected with the help of a limited slip differential. The fast-changing double-clutch gearbox is likely to be the standard transmission. Performance possibilities include a 0 - 60mph time of 5.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph (250km/h).

If indeed it will produce 350hp + 500NM coupled with 7 speed DCT, it will easily dipped below 4.8secs. The E46M3 with only 343hp + 363NM coupled with SMG2 is already doing that, similarly a 335 with DCT.

With higher torque and hp plus a lighter chassis, the 135///M will be significantly faster!!

The other thing is the single turbo used in the 5 series GT (N55) is actually a more advanced engine, offering better power and miserly fuel consumption. BMW engineers have overcome technical hurdles and incorporated valvetronic with turbo charging!!

These are exciting times, and perhaps the 135///M will offer a glimpse of what is to come in the new M3 and M5.

Cheers

 

[davidtch]

These are exciting times, and perhaps the 135///M will offer a glimpse of what is to come in the new M3 and M5.

Cheers

CARS magazine Jan issue has predicted what might be included in F10 M5. In addition, there is an comparison btw E82 135 & E30 ///M3.

 

[Traveler]

Agreed.. The BMW M1 is the grand father. They broke the mold when they built the car in eighties.

however dont mind seeing a revival of the grand master.

Note the similarity to the BMW Vision Concept. Perhaps thats an indication of where BMW is thinking in terms of a future M1?

 

[K.K.]

I have a copy of BMWCAR mag dated Oct 2008 which featured a 293kph, 360bhp, 520Nm, 5.0 century-sprint AC Schnitzer 135i Coupe that eats M3s for breakfast (so it claimed). The writer even went on to arse-poke a 400bhp 4.2 litre V8 Maserati Quattroporte on the freeway, and the ACS1 3.5i was a very capable beast.

It's gonna be exciting to see what this upcoming 135///M is capable of!

 

[K.K.]

Slated for release in 2011...

[video=youtube;kG16SqUl3bE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG16SqUl3bE&feature=player_embedded[/video]

 

[solo]

Slated for release in 2011...

Just love it when he says "You will love it, but you will have to wait for it."

Salut

 

[K.K.]

It'd be interesting to see what kind of rocket the 1 Series M Coupe is, and more so it's standing in the sports/supercar league.

For starters, a video of 135i beating the Cayman hands down:

Fifth Gear 135 vs Cayman
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[fabianyee]

1 series M coupe.... hmmm... Najib may christen this the 1Malaysia car... hahaha...

Buy Buy Buy...

 

[K.K.]

1 series M coupe.... hmmm... Najib may christen this the 1Malaysia car... hahaha...

Buy Buy Buy...

lol... tax cut for 1M!

 

[K.K.]

W00ts!

[video=youtube;UBYF82qb13I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBYF82qb13I&feature=player_embedded[/video]

 

[erica34]

does that mean its not going to be designated "M1"?

 

[K.K.]

does that mean its not going to be designated "M1"?

i think it's more appropriate to call it 1M instead of M1.


Fresh from 1addicts.com, 1M Coupe teased at Paris with hot chick and a lost dude, lol!

 

[astroboy]

Why the lost dude keep touching the butt la?! :stupid:

By the way, isn't that the Myvi color?! and if M cars colors are named after race tracks, so this is Sepang Bronze?

 

[K.K.]

the dude spoilt the pics la, lol.
colour looks like the Sedona Red from 135i.

 

[BlackCat]

Hei... I know that babe!!!

 

[erica34]

it'll very likely drive real nice like M cars but whatever kit they put on it still won't make much difference to the ugly bangle design... unfortunate this M